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Top 5 reasons to let us help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Kensington

  • 1 Over the years Kensington property lawyer have established excellent working relationships with Kensington local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your home move in Kensington.
  • 2 Kensington conveyancers work in conjunction with Kensington estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 Kensington property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the the solicitors for the other party are located in Kensington - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be familiar
  • 5 Regardless alternative sites tell you it may be necessary to pop into your lawyer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a house sale without having to add the postman into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kensington since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kensington

Why would one instruct a Kensington conveyancing solicitors firm given that national alternatives are less overpriced?

To take your time to find shop around for conveyancing costs in Kensington and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t expend your energy looking for the lowest priced Kensington conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a distressing house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist solicitor. Emails can't replace a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of hand holding that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to progress making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. If you ever need to phone the office you will be sure who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.

we are a couple who are hoping to buy a newly converted apartment in Kensington with a mortgage from HSBC Bank.We would like to retain our Kensington conveyancing solicitor but HSBC Bank informed us his firm is not listed on their "panel". It seems we have no choice but to instruct a HSBC Bank panel firm or retain our high street solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The loan offered to you contains various provisions, one of which will be that lawyers will be on the HSBC Bank approved list. in the past, most banks had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for HSBC Bank

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Kensington. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kensington

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

What makes your site different to other online quote calculators for conveyancing in Kensington?

At this site secure a fixed fee costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances of your conveyancing in Kensington. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not charge firms a commission if you select them for your home move in Kensington

I have recently realised that I have Seventy years remaining on my flat in Kensington. I am keen to get lease extension but my freeholder is can not be found. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to track down the landlord. On the whole an enquiry agent would be useful to try and locate and prepare a report to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Kensington.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can a leaseholder apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Kensington conveyancing firm to represent me?

in cases where there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the LVT to determine the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Kensington residence is 93 Oakwood Court in June 2010. the LVT determined that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £492,083, This case was in relation to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 37.79 years.

What tools are available to search for a Kensington conveyancing solicitor on the mortgage company conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 15kilometers to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Kensington and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Kensington. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kensington regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Kensington but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Salinger Solicitors & Notary Public, 165 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SH
  • North Star Law Ltd, St. James House, 13 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HD
  • Bromptons, 219 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BD
  • Merali Beedle Llp, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, London, W8 4DB
  • John May Law, 17 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kensington regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Kensington specialising in commercial conveyancing in Kensington. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Selachii Llp, 96 Kensington High Street, London, London, W8 4SG
  • Salinger Solicitors & Notary Public, 165 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SH
  • North Star Law Ltd, St. James House, 13 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HD
  • Bromptons, 219 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BD
  • Merali Beedle Llp, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, London, W8 4DB

Planning law solicitors in Kensington regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kensington practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Hoffman-bokaei Solicitors, Suite 2, Exhibition House, Addison Bridge Place, Hammersmith Road Kensington Olympia, London, London, W14 8XP
  • Parfitt Cresswell, 593-599 Fulham Road, London, London, SW6 5UA
  • Mark Taylor & Company, 310 Harbour Yard, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XD
  • Seddons, 5 Portman Square, London, W1H 6NT
  • Jacobs Allen Hammond, 3 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 6EF

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